Bike & Pedestrian Advocacy Organizations in PA & NJ
Advocacy Groups Supporting Safer Streets and Active Transportation
Pennsylvania and New Jersey are home to strong, growing bike and pedestrian communities—and the organizations supporting them play a major role in making streets safer for everyone. From protected bike lanes and safer intersections to trail access, education, and community events, these advocacy groups help improve the way people walk, bike, commute, and enjoy the outdoors across the region. Whether you’re a daily commuter in Philadelphia, a weekend rider in the Lehigh Valley, or a family exploring greenways and local trails in New Jersey communities like Princeton, Lambertville, or Haddonfield, these organizations are working to create safer, more connected places to travel. Below, you’ll find a helpful overview of regional groups that are making a positive impact through education, infrastructure advocacy, and safer-streets initiatives.
At Piscitello Law, we believe bike and pedestrian safety is a community effort. We’re proud to support the cycling and active transportation community and recognize the important work these advocacy organizations do across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Philadelphia Region
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
- Regional bike/ped advocacy, Vision Zero, policy, education.
Philly Bike Action
- Grassroots safe‑streets advocacy and accountability campaigns.
5th Square Advocacy
- Urbanist PAC focused on transit, safe streets, zoning, and mobility justice.
Feet First Philly
- Philadelphia’s pedestrian advocacy organization (Clean Air Council program).
Clean Air Council – Transportation Advocacy
- Walkability, pedestrian policy, transit, and environmental justice.
Indego (Philadelphia Bike Share)
- Citywide bike‑share system with equity‑focused programming.
Pittsburgh Region
BikePGH!
- Major regional bike/ped advocacy organization; education, policy, Vision Zero.
Free Ride Pittsburgh
- Community bike education and access program.
Pittsburgh Bike Share (POGOH)
- Pittsburgh’s bike‑share system (formerly Pittsburgh Bike Share).
Lehigh Valley
Coalition for Appropriate Transportation (CAT)
- Cycling, walking, and transit advocacy; education and community programs.
Central Pennsylvania
Bicycle South Central Pennsylvania
- Regional bike advocacy across multiple counties.
Bike Harrisburg
- Local advocacy hub (redirects to Harrisburg Bicycle Club).
Susquehanna Area Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA)
- Trail stewardship and MTB advocacy across the Susquehanna Valley.
Erie Region
Bike Erie
- Cycling advocacy, education, and community programs in Erie County.
Statewide Organizations
PA Safe Roads PAC
- Statewide political action committee focused on traffic safety.
PACycling – Pennsylvania Cycling Association
- Statewide cycling organization supporting racing, events, and safety.
New Jersey Region
Bike & Walk Montclair
- Community‑based advocacy group promoting safe streets, walkability, and bicycle access through education, events, and local policy engagement.
Bike & Walk Morristown
- Grassroots organization advancing safer biking and walking in Morristown through community rides, education, and local advocacy.
New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition (NJBWC)
- Statewide advocacy organization headquartered in North Jersey, working to improve conditions for cyclists and pedestrians through policy, education, and statewide campaigns.
Central Jersey
HART / GoHunterdon
- Transportation management association with strong bike/ped programming, promoting safe walking and biking, mobility options, and community education across Hunterdon County.
Trenton Cycling Revolution
- Volunteer‑run cycling advocacy group focused on community rides, bike education, and improving safe cycling conditions in Trenton.
Statewide / Multi‑Region
New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition (NJBWC)
- Statewide leader in bicycle and pedestrian advocacy, working on legislation, Complete Streets, Vision Zero, and statewide safety initiatives.
New Jersey Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety Coalition (NJPBS)
- This coalition is hosted by Brain Injury Alliance of NJ and focuses on pedestrian and bicycle injury prevention.
New Jersey Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Council (NJ BPAC)
- While this is not an organization, this Advisory Council is important as they advise NJDOT on pedestrian policy, safety, planning, and implementation of the NJ Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan.